User Guide

Introduction Teledyne API M100E Analyzer Operation Manual

SECTION II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BASIC OPERATION OF THE M100E ANALYZER

Step-by-Step instructions for using the display/keyboard to set up and operate the M100E analyzer.

ADVANCED FEATURES OF THE M100E ANALYZER

Step-by-Step instructions for using the M100E analyzer’s more advanced features such as the iDAS

system, the DIAG and VARS menus and the and the TEST channel analog output.

REMOTE OPERATION OF THE M100E Analyzer

Information and instructions for interacting with the M100E analyzer via its several remote interface

options (e.g. via RS-232, Ethernet, its built in digital control inputs/outputs, etc.)

M100E VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION

Methods and procedures for verifying the correct operation of your M100E Analyzer as well as step by

step instructions for calibrating it

EPA PROTOCOL CALIBRATION

Specific information regarding calibration requirements for analyzers used in EPA monitoring.

SECTION III – TECHNICAL INFORMATION

THEORY OF OPERATION

An in-depth look at the various principals by which your analyzer operates as well as a description of how

the various electronic, mechanical and pneumatic components of the analyzer work and interact with

each other. A close reading of this section is invaluable for understanding the analyzer’s operation.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND PROCEDURES

Description of preventative maintenance procedures that should be regularly performed on you analyzer

to assure good operating condition.

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR OF THE M100E ANALYZER

This section includes pointers and instructions for diagnosing problems with the analyzer in general and

the Terminus as well as instructions on performing repairs of on the Terminus.

A PRIMER ON ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE

This section describes how static electricity occurs; why it is a significant concern and; how to avoid it and

avoid allowing ESD to affect the reliable and accurate operation of your analyzer.

APPENDICES

For easier access and better updating, some information has been separated out of the manual and placed in a

series of appendices at the end of this manual. These include version-specific software menu trees, warning

messages, definitions Modbus registers and serial I/O variables as well as spare part listings, repair

questionnaires, interconnect drawing, detailed pneumatic and electronic schematics.

NOTE

The flowcharts in this manual contain typical representations of the analyzer’s display during the various

operations being described. These representations are not intended to be exact and may differ slightly

from the actual display of your instrument.

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